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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.73, 847.08 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.73, 847.08 and 303.93 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.73 : 847.08 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.73/847.08 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.73x = 847.08 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.73x = 257,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,453.02/563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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